Progress in income tax and direct democracy reforms
The speaker credits the progressive movement with a Democratic Congress and says the income tax, long fought for since 1904, will become constitutional through amendments or new laws. He argues Republicans undermined the tax, lauds initiative and referendum and recalls, and urges trust in the people to correct mistakes. The speech cites Roosevelt Taft contrasts and notes widespread adoption of reforms across states.
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The Correspondence School of Cartoons Ethics Question
A 1912 Jet magazine query asks what professional ethics should govern a cartooning correspondence school when rejecting applicants whose samples show they cannot succeed, and whether to encourage enrollment despite the low chances of earnings.
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Jet
Roosevelt's Endorsement Sparks Democratic Party Resolve
A historic speech argues the party’s strength rests on enduring ideals, not a candidate’s fate. The speaker credits Roosevelt's stance as proof Taft’s decline and urges a progressive, united ticket ready to spread democracy widely and steadily.
Senate debate points to swift ratification of arbitration pacts
Washington March 5 Four hours of Senate debate suggested the arbitration treaties with France and England will be ratified tomorrow. Many statesmen view the move as the first great step toward universal peace. Opponents of the measure faced a tight vote as the outcome loomed.
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Senate
Frances
England
Treaty clause sparks Senate debate and amendments
Discussion centers on article 3 treaty clause and whether it delegates treaty making to the judiciary. Senators clash over amendments ratification resolutions and the broader fight surrounding the treaties themselves.
Storms Wreck Vessels Deadly Toll Amid Pacific Fury
Victoria reports disastrous hurricanes in the Fiji and New Caledonian groups. The steamer Hornelin loses masts and boats after encountering the storm near the Tongan group. Vessels Aeroplane and George de Laubardee sink at Noumea, Whitford grounded at Band Island, and the trader Dick Angler perishes with all hands at Noumea. In Nouadalof, Croydon meets the storm. every harbor launch is wrecked and half the town drowned by a following tidal surge.
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British Columbia
Makura
Fiji
Hornelin
Columbia River
Auckland
Aeroplane
George de Laubardee
Noumea
Whitford
Band Island
Dick Angler
Noudalof
Croydon
Bond Issue Authorized by Railroad Board
Salt Lake City March 5 The San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad stockholders approved a 70 million dollar bond issue yesterday. The board set 4 percent interest and July 1, 1912 as the issue date. A 60 million dollar former issue will be retired and 48.355 million of bonds will be redeemed from new proceeds, leaving 21.665 million for improvements and extensions.
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San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad
Real Patriotism Not Taught In Kansas City Talk
Kansas City speakers debate patriotism in schools urging civics start with the child. Dr. A W Dunn of New York Civic League criticizes too much form over substance and calls for personal patriotism tying municipal government to individual interests.
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Kansas City, Mo
A. W. Dunn
Civic League of New
Governor appoints Wilson to state public service post
Olympia March 5 Gov Marion E Hay named Harry E Wilson a Seattle attorney to fill the vacancy on the state public service commission created by J C Lawrence resignation to enter the governor race The appointment takes effect immediately Wilson is the fourth man offered the post after three declines
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Wash
Marion E. Hay
Harry E. Wilson
Seattle
State Public Service Commission
J. C. Lawrence
Lan. 1
Mr. Wilson
Coalition cabinet sought after Sun Yat Sen pact
Dispatches from American Minister Calhoun at Peking indicate that Sun Yat Sen agrees to keep Beijing as China's capital. The move would establish a coalition cabinet and make Peking the headquarters of the republican party as the Nanking assembly sits.
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Washington
Sun Yat Sen
China
Peking
Republican Party
Nanking
State Department
Calhoun
Ships Ice Bound In Lake Michigan Near Racine
Five ships are lodged in the ice in Lake Michigan near Racine as heavy ice covers the lake from shore to shore. Some vessels reportedly carry passengers. Relief seems unlikely unless wind shifts to the north or south.
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Racine, Wis
Lake Michigan
Racine
Fiber Congress Exhibition Spurs Java Plant Showcase
A fiber congress held recently in Java featured an extensive exposition of fiber plants and working machinery, highlighting advances in production and technology for the industry.
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Java
National dynamite conspiracy probe widens scope in Los Angeles
Federal grand jury hears witnesses from St. Louis Indianapolis Chicago and Seattle as it expands the dynamite conspiracy inquiry in Los Angeles Star witness H W Pohleman Seattle iron workers business agent ordered to produce union records Chicago attorney John R Harrington linked to McNamara defense and facing contempt charges Other witnesses include a St Louis liquor dealer Donnelly and Detective Foster of the National Erectors Association All witnesses told to return Friday as more subpenas arrive to secure further testimony.
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Seattle
H. W. Pohleman
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Iron Workers’ Union
Frank M. Ryan
International Association of
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Result of election in Seattle still doubtful
Seattle, March 5. At midnight returns from over half the city show George S. Cot trill leading Hiram C. Gill by about 80 votes for mayor, with doubt remaining as strong Gill precincts have not reported. Socialists back Dr HB Brown for corporation counsel, and referendums on single tax, municipal telephone, and civic plans await returns.
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Wash
George S. Cottrill
Hiram C. Gill
Gill
University District
Gil
HB. J. Brown
Revolt in the South rocks Madero camp in Mexico
Ambrose Figueroa, trusted rurales chief in Guerrero and Morelos, is reported in revolt with 1,500 southern Maderistas reenlisting under a new banner. Salgado’s appeal sparked the rift, and Orozco reportedly defected to the enemy, after demanding 50,000 pesos for losses. Foreigners continue to leave.
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Ambrose Figueroa
Madero
Guerrero
Morelos
Figueroa
Jesus Salgado
Chihuahua
Maderista
Dependant on the Stand In Arson Trial
Missoula March 6 J I Chevigny on the stand in district court for arson testified in his own defense most of the day refuting much of state witness Conmer’s testimony The questioning hedged around his alibi and involvement during the fire case
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Missoula
J. Ll. Chevigny
Conmer
Alleged Offer to Pay Connor for Fire Setting Case Notes
The report describes an alleged offer to pay Connor to start a house fire. It details how and why he possessed certain cans, with two cans matching the ones claimed to have been secured before the blaze found in the building after the fire.
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Coroner's jury finds death from bomb blast in New York
New York on March 6 reports a coroner's jury unable to solve the murder of Mrs. Helen Walker. The verdict states she died from hemorrhage from a lacerated head wound caused by a bomb explosion sent by unknown persons. Charles M. Dickinson and Edina La Marr were discharged as witnesses.
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Helen Walker
Charlies M. Dickinson
Lower court reversed in water right case
Helena Mont March 5 The supreme court reversed a lower court order issuing a temporary injunction against Custer Mines Co to divert Teaver creek water in Broadwater county reducing flow to under 1325 inches In the personal injury suit Charles Ivanovich v Giagon Co the lower court dismissal is affirmed A new trial is ordered in Bailey v Tininger water right case from Sweet Grass county after a lower court loss
Army reshuffles bring fresh officers to high ranks
Washington reports nearly two dozen changes in the general staff as four lieutenants join from the field and four majors along with twelve captains are promoted. The officers added include Charles R. Noyes of the Twenty first Infantry Harry C. Benson of the Fifth Cavalry William G. Haan of the Coast Artillery and Frederick B Foltz of the Fifteenth Cavalry.
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Army
Charles R. Noyes
Twenty-first Infantry
Harry C. Benson
Fifth Cavalry
William G. Haan
Coast Artillery
Frederick &. Foltz
Fifteenth Cavalry
Appeals Court Upholds White Slave Convictions
Cincinnati, March. The United States circuit court of appeals held that traffic in human beings falls under interstate commerce laws as well as chattel traffic. Three women were convicted of initiating the white slave law and ordered to serve their sentences. Counsel indicated plans to seek US Supreme Court review.
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Ohio
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Justice Dennteon
Supreme Court of the United States
Death of Civil War Veteran Lt Colonel Henry C Hall
Battle Creek Mich March 5 Lieut Col Henry C Hall veteran of the Thirteenth Infantry in the civil war died today.
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Battle Creek, Mich
Henry C. Hall
Thirteenth Infantry
Letter Given Out Defend His Position
A letter attributed to Joseph M. Dixon shows he will not actively seek the nomination but will accept if demanded by voters. He states the voters have a right to express their will and urges cooperation to organize primaries. Dixon argues commission officers are needed to lead while the rank and file win battles.
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Joseph M. Dixon
Taft Bureau director replies to Roosevelt challenge
Director William R. McKinley replies to a Roosevelt challenge letter and clarifies his role as head of a Taft renomination bureau in Washington. He asks if the Roosevelt group is acting with Mr Roosevelt’s authority and whether the challenge was issued by him, noting anticipated third term aims.
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Cottrill Presses Lead In City Race
Seattle March 5 Two hundred fourteen of 281 precincts report Cottrill with 24269 votes and Gill with 23241. Cottrill headquarters claim a lead of more than 1000 as results pour in from the city race.
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Penguin wedding described by Charcot in Antarctic lecture
The London Daily News reports Dr. Charcot noting penguins mimic human marriage rituals. He describes a betrothed pair seated together in a nook of ice, later presented before a third penguin acting as registrar, echoing minister and bridegroom roles at a wedding.
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